Japan
Commodity Teas versus Origin and Specialty Teas
Tea is the world’s number one hot cup; with a highly integrated value chain and multinational companies dominating the Western markets. A large volume share of tea is traded as commodity.
COE Jury Completes Guatemalan Coffee Competition, Despite Volcano Eruption
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) commenced its 14th edition of the Cup of Excellence (COE) in Guatemala City, Guatemala on 4 June.
Lion Coffee Undergoes First Rebrand in 40 Years
Lion Coffee has unveiled a new brand design and product packaging.
The Changing Landscape of Away-From-Home Coffee
Quality coffee at a lower price continues to become available at more foodservice establishments, which is potentially problematic for specialist coffee shop chains.
Sustainability Brews at McDonald’s
Its sustainability endeavours may well be McDonald’s best-kept secret because consumers are not aware of its long-term and expansive efforts.
The Changing Role of Women in Coffee Production
Speciality coffee roaster Union recognises the changing role of women in coffee.
Rise of the Matcha Drinker: A Case for Single Origin Teas
Younger generations – millennials – are looking for quality, value, authentic products, and transparency. Offering single origin tea options will be more important for attracting these audiences.
New Opportunities for Single Origin and Specialty Teas
The growing demand for premium cups sees single origin and specialty teas gradually conquering Western tea lovers.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Man versus Machine
Harvesting tea leaves by hand or by mechanical devices is a highly topical question. Transitioning from man to machines is a major decision with many variables, which will heavily impact company investment and marketing strategy.
A New Era of Japanese Black Tea
Japanese green tea is world renowned, but now it has some competition. Although small, black tea production is a growing industry in Japan and unlike green tea, is attracting young producers.
Argo Tea Launches Cold Brew Single Estate RTD Teas at Whole Foods Market
Argo Tea, the Chicago, Illinois-based premium tea brand, is partnering with Whole Foods Market to launch the tea industry’s first line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew single estate bottled teas into the retailer’s stores nationally.
Teavana Frozen Teas Debut Exclusively in Asia
Starbucks has introduced Teavana Frozen Teas, handcrafted beverages that combine Teavana teas and botanical blends with premium ingredients.
Nestlé Acquires Majority Interest in Blue Bottle Coffee
Nestlé AG has acquired a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee.
Teas from Indonesia Strive to Regain Volume and Profile
With an ideal geographic allocation close to the equator, high peaks and volcanic soils, the tea plant is thriving in Indonesia, but is not profitable enough compared to other cash crops.